Mama's Pizzeria Cubana
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026
30
Score
Mama's Pizzeria Cubana, located at 5679 W Flagler St in Miami, FL, had a high-risk inspection on April 17, 2026, with a score of 30. This inspection identified 3 critical, 3 major, and 9 minor violations, including issues with employee hygiene and temperature control for safety foods. While the most recent inspection was high-risk, Mama's Pizzeria Cubana's inspection history of 12 scored inspections shows a pattern of mostly medium-risk outcomes.
12
Inspections
3
Critical latest
3
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 17, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
12A-10-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed at walk in cooler ham at 54°F.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham at walk in cooler at 54° F. Operator discarded the item.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at kitchen: slicer soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken soup cooked 2 days ago not labeled.
02C-02-5
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
32-02-4
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Urinal at men's restroom.
32-05-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed drainage at kitchen's floor, with standing water.
36-22-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.
36-12-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at cook line needs a deep cleaning.
22-16-4
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized.
33-34-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed at walk in cooler a container with chicken soup not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at cook line, floor needs repair.
36-02-5
30
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
12A-10-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet.
32-11-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Chicken stew at reach in cooler.
02D-01-5
45
Jun 16, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves at walk in cooler soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-16: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed walk in cooler vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-16: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on prep table. Employee removed bucket. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-16: **Time Extended**
21-44-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed at walk in cooler cheese uncovered. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-16: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Prep table at kitchen no food graded. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-16: **Time Extended**
14-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at walk bag with onions at walk in cooler on floor. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-16: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
74
Jun 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee at kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-12: **Time Extended**
12A-13-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At reach in freezer. Beef, chicken, shrimp all mix inside the unit. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-12: **Time Extended**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-12: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front hand sink with items stored inside. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-12: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At kitchen's hand sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-12: **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. At hand sink by three compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-12: **Time Extended**
29-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. At walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-12: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-12: **Time Extended**
33-34-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-12: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
45
Jun 9, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-03-7
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at walk bag with onions at walk in cooler on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves at walk in cooler soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Observed walk in cooler vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on prep table. Employee removed bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed at walk in cooler cheese uncovered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Prep table at kitchen no food graded.
14-06-4
67
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At reach in freezer. Beef, chicken, shrimp all mix inside the unit.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee at kitchen.
12A-13-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front hand sink with items stored inside.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At kitchen's hand sink.
27-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. At hand sink by three compartment sink.
29-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. At walk in cooler.
36-73-4
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized.
33-34-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen.
36-27-5
30
Aug 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: Manager going through health problems, unable to get appointments for manager certification. Observed two new employees on location. **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: Observed two new employees on location. According to the owner the new employees Olga Amaya started approximately one month ago. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
82
Jun 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee changing tasks from clean utensils to soiled cleaning equipment. Employee went back to prep station without washing hands and changing gloves.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.
05-13-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-01-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee advised about the scoop's handler in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen.
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
55
Nov 8, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Utensil for pizza stored on floor.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form provided while conducting inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Form provided while conducting inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Pizza trays stored on floor.
24-07-4
Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.
33-14-4
Basic - Employee with soiled clothing.
13-01-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hand sink at cook line.
29-09-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-07-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Three compartment sink faucet damaged.
29-08-4
43
Mar 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.soiled can opener.
22-02-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Utensil for pizza stored on floor.
24-05-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Pots stored on floor.
24-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Disposable utensils box on floor.
25-05-4
70
Sep 8, 2022
Routine - Food
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.
33-14-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen floor.
36-11-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.operator placed bucket on stove. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Walk in cooler.
05-09-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. A box with disposable cups stored on floor.
25-05-4
58
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